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6. When the throttle cable is adjusted correctly,
tighten the locknut.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover and tighten the knob.
Loop Handle Installation
Loop handle must be assembled gearcase side from
the arrow (A).
1. Place the loop handle and the bottom clamp on the
shaft assembly.
2. Install the four screws and nuts. Leave the screws
finger-tight.
3. Reposition the loop handle up or down the shaft
assembly to the most comfortable position, but
don’t over to the arrow mark.
4. Tighten the screws and nuts.
Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
1. Do not smoke near fuel.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3. Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running or just right after stopping the engine.
Loop Handle
Screw (4)
Nut (4)
Bottom Clamp
Shaft Assembly
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extreme-
ly flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you, others, and cause property
damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank out-
doors, in an open area, when the engine
is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 mm to 13 mm)
below the bottom of the filler neck. This
empty space in the tank allows gasoline
to expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,
and stay away from an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
DANGER
(A)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline contains gasses that can build
up pressure inside a gas tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fuel can be sprayed on you when
removing gas cap.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray.
